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Utilities Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 35.11 - Production of electricity
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
19 January 2020
Employment effect (start)
19 January 2020
Foreseen end date
31 December 2020
Description
ČEZ, the largest electricity producer in the Czech Republic, plans to hire about 100 people to the Temelín nuclear power plant in 2020. The nuclear power plant, which currently employs 1,288 people, is looking for people to fill positions related to security, technology management and facility care. The company also needs IT, specialists and new operators.
During the recruitment process, the firm cooperates with technical universities. The cooperation includes scholarships for selected students. The amount depends on the study year and study results. The maximum amount may exceed CZK 80 thousand (€3 thousand as at 24 January 2020) per academic year.
Eurofound (2020), ČEZ, Business expansion in Czechia, factsheet number 99680, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/99680.
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